Bethlehem Citizens' Academy worthwhile

June 22, 2012

I recently graduated from the Bethlehem Citizens' Academy with the rest of the class. All cities should have this. We had several classes with all of the leaders of the city departments and took tours of many departments, including police, fire, recycling, parks, streets, water and sewage. It was very informative and we learned the ins and outs of how to run the city. Now we can appreciate what the mayor goes through on a daily basis.

I recommend that people sign up for it next year as it was a real eye-opener. What I thought was the most interesting was all the new innovations, ideas and exciting venues coming to the city; I was shocked that we were such a modern city up-to-date with technology. Soon we can pay for our parking when our iPad tells us that we are running out of time on the meter. Also there are many new things for the young people. But I hope the mayor doesn't forget us old folk as we love the city also.